UFC Quick Quote: Spencer Fisher is going to make Joe Stevenson pay at UFC 104

by Jesse Holland on Oct 19, 2009 10:02 PM EDT

"Everybody who's fought Joe and beat Joe has fought for the title after that so I'd imagine myself to be right there in that top division. I think Joe's the same fighter. He doesn't like to get punched, he doesn't like to get hit. The reason he stood the last couple of times was because he was forced to, couldn't take the guys down. (He) couldn't deal with Diego so he was forced to stand with him. I think he's going to be looking to take me down absolutely this time. Every time, every time, every time. I know he's looking for that single-leg (takedown). That's his thing and I'm going to try and make him pay for it every time."

Lightweight veteran Spencer Fisher drops a few not-so-subtle hints to 680 News about his gameplan for his upcoming fight with Joe Stevenson at UFC 104: "Machida vs. Shogun" on October 24. "The King" is coming into this fight having won three straight — but will that momentum be enough to stop the takedowns of Joe "Daddy" -- even if he knows they're coming? I guess we’ll find out soon enough. Who ya’ got?

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Id love to see Spencer take a run for the title, he seems to be a real down to earth guy…just not sure he has what it takes to best BJ at this point..poor Joe daddy has become the LW gatekeeper. And I think he is right…expect to see Stevenson go for the takedown cause Fisher loves to bang.

by salamagogo on Oct 19, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions

Spencer has lacks good takedown defense when Frankie Edgar owned him in 2007. If Spenc has been dilligently working on that aspect of his game and has improved a lot, expect a win, otherwise it’s Joe Daddy’s world.

by DAVE A on Oct 20, 2009 1:55 AM EDT up reply actions

Should be a war! however I do see Big Joe Daddy taking this one in a decision!!

by MMAKilla on Oct 19, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions

Ya, I’ll still take Joe. Maybe by TKO.

by iagoof22 on Oct 19, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m sure Joe rogan agreed with this lol fisher has had some good fights but I don’t think he can get to the top for a tittle shot. I hate Joe so…. WAR FISHER!!!!!!

by Foxy on Oct 19, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions

Im rooting for Fisher in this. I always root for fisher.

But I see Stevenson probably being a bit to big for fisher to stop his takedowns. But who knows.

Wouldnt be surprised to see Fisher pull out a submission win in this fight.

by terriblet1one on Oct 19, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions

I think Fisher will get the decision. He is smart and will out box Joe in three and take it away. I like Fisher too, hes tough and says what he means and means what he says. Cool guy and entertaining fighter to watch, always.

by Cantrim on Oct 19, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Fisher is probably the best LW to come out of North Carolina. Team ROC or reality of combat is in NC and they dominate cage fights in the minors more than any other region in the country. Look up the record if you don’t believe me and I am talking about real mma not tough man garbage.

The problem is the UFC is butt buddies with these major camps like AKA, ATT and extreme Couture and won’t give ROC or any other camps a chance. You have to leave where you train and go spend thousands at one of the ‘approved camps’ before UFC will even look at you. Any heavy weight that fights for ROC would destroy the guys on the Tuff show right now.

by hatteras on Oct 19, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions

Spencer, give us a break you ‘tard ..you have NO ground game so stop telling us how you’re gonna win …you’ll lose in the 1st and everybody knows it ..time to look for another profession or else learn some ground. Few fighters have evolved as little as spencer.

by MMArt on Oct 19, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions

the only fighter that has evolved less than fisher is rich franklin and of course joey stevenson

by sinceday1 on Oct 19, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Please tell me when fisher has been beaten in the 1st round?
Ummm thats right, never! He may not be world class on the ground but the man deff has skills! He subd thiago alves of his back! Anyways the only way i see joe daddy beating the king is by out wrestling him to a decision.

by ItsNormlToSmokePot on Oct 20, 2009 3:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Joe will win a decision!

by john G on Oct 20, 2009 8:02 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m really looking forward to this fight. Stevenson is one of my favorites and last time I saw Fisher he should’ve won fight of the Night. Both these guys bring their best and go for broke. Great matchup.

by shonuff on Oct 19, 2009 11:25 PM EDT reply actions

both fighters are ridiculously one dimensional and the fight should be mildly entertaining without any disruption to the order of the lightweight rankings, regardless of who wins. that being said, spencer has better stand up and some basic submissions compared to joey’s single leg’s. i just hope that spencer punches joey’s stupid face everytime joey throws that “hai!” with his punches. who the sh*t does he think he is, bruce lee??

by sinceday1 on Oct 19, 2009 11:29 PM EDT reply actions

Congrats to spencer for attempting to goad him into a stand up war. the King will have to dig extra deep to get a tko on daddy. I don’t see it happening this or any other millenium. It is possible he can get a decision if daddy neglects his takedowns. I’m betting Joe will remeber what won him his last fight and will work for TD’s so he can work some sub appts, and in so doing will win a decision. I think spencer is suceptible to a grappling match if daddy brings it to him. Will daddy actually employ a practical game plan and put the king on his back? Why not tell the world and dare him to stop you.

by naturalist on Oct 19, 2009 11:48 PM EDT reply actions

Joe stevenson will pay in blood!
War King Fisher!!!

by Syd on Oct 19, 2009 11:56 PM EDT reply actions

Stevenson is going to kill Fisher. Fisher is helpless on the ground, and Stevenson will exploit this tremendously. Plus, Stevenson is with team Jackson now, so you know he’ll be sharp.I was beginning to think that the UFC hated Stevenson due to them giving him only top 10 (with the exception of Diaz)lightweights in all of his recent fights. Finally they give him an easy one.

by Josh H. on Oct 20, 2009 6:41 AM EDT reply actions

Agreed, Joe wins this fight fairly easily!!

by Spyder on Oct 20, 2009 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions

Spencer “The Gate Keeper” Fisher getting a title shot. FUNNY. This guy should have lost his last fight to UNO, way to go refs.

by DolFan on Oct 20, 2009 9:02 AM EDT reply actions

I really hope Spencer runs through Stevenson. He is always exciting to watch and is great for the sport.

by kokondo on Oct 20, 2009 9:32 AM EDT reply actions

I would also like to see Fisher win, but you can’t dismiss Joe that quickly considering that he’s now had two full training camps with Greg Jackson. Joe has showed his inability to evolve over time, and moving to that camp is exactly what he needed to do. I’m not necessarily saying that Jackson’s camp is the best out there, but i think everyone agrees that they do an awesome job of game-planning for all of their fights. The one thing you can count on is that Joe Daddy will be extremely well prepared for this fight. I’m predicting Joe Daddy by unanimous decision.

by kg on Oct 20, 2009 11:47 AM EDT reply actions